Nearby Cities

Rogers (7.3 mi)
Bentonville (12.53 mi)
Bella Vista (18.7 mi)
Fayetteville (21.28 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

72758 (3) (7.8 mi)
72712 (4) (12.65 mi)
72714 (1) (16.14 mi)
72703 (1) (18.96 mi)
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  • Jeannette Carter, APRN
    640 Points

    Jeannette Carter, APRN

    Distance: 7.3 mi
    5433 W. Walsh Lane
    Suite A
    Rogers, AR 72758
  • Danielle Campbell 50 Points

    Danielle Campbell

    Mercy Clinic General Surgery - 1001 Horsebarn Road
    Distance: 7.3 mi
    1001 S. Horsebarn Road
    Rogers, AR 72758
  • Rebecca Luther, APRN

    Rebecca Luther, APRN

    Distance: 7.3 mi
    5433 W. Walsh Lane
    Suite A
    Rogers, AR 72758
  • Joann Bauer 50 Points

    Joann Bauer

    Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care - Bentonville
    Distance: 12.53 mi
    3101 SE 14th
    Bentonville, AR 72712
  • Shawnte Farmer

    Shawnte Farmer

    Shawnte Farmer
    Distance: 12.53 mi
    701 North Walton Blvd.
    Unit 6
    Bentonville, AR 72712
  • Lori Posey 50 Points

    Lori Posey

    Mercy GoHealth Urgent Care - Bella Vista
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    3493 Bella Vista Way
    Suite 103
    Bella Vista, AR 72714
  • 100 Points

    Advanced Health And Wellness

    Distance: 21.28 mi
    3729 N. Crossover
    Suite 107
    Fayetteville, AR 72703
  • Lauren Argo, FNP
    100 Points

    Lauren Argo, FNP

    Distance: 28.24 mi
    25376 State Highway 39
    Suite M300
    Shell Knob, MO 65747
  • Michelle O'Connell 50 Points

    Michelle O'Connell

    Mercy Clinic Family Medicine - Shell Knob
    Distance: 28.24 mi
    22361 Oak Ridge Drive
    Shell Knob, MO 65747

Nearby Cities

Rogers (7.3 mi)
Bentonville (12.53 mi)
Bella Vista (18.7 mi)
Fayetteville (21.28 mi)

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Nurse Practitioner Summary:
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has obtained advanced education; usually in the form of a master's degree. This additional training allows the RN to diagnose and manage many common ailments.

Nurse Practitioners can carry out some of the same duties as a physician and can also be a patient's primary care giver. The Nurse Practitioner focuses on treating illnesses and conditions as well as educating patients on health, self-care, and treatment options.

Education and training: To become a Nurse Practitioner, an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science is required. The associate degree takes 2 to 3 years and the bachelor's degree takes 4 to 5 years. Then, he or she must take additional training to specialize in certain medical fields. Once the education is finished, the student must be licensed by the state.


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A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has additional training in the diagnosis of medical conditions, including chronic illness. A Nurse Practitioner can provide the same care as a physician. A Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians.

What type of work does a Nurse Practitioner perform?
A Nurse Practitioner can be a regular health care provider. A Nurse Practitioner can see patients of all ages. A Nurse Practitioner focuses on prevention, education and wellness. A Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medication and give referrals.

Where does a Nurse Practitioner work?
A Nurse Practitioner can work in private offices, clinics, schools, hospitals and health departments.

What are the duties of a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner can carry out many duties. Some of these include:
- Conferring with physicians and referring patients to specialists
- Counseling and educating patients in treatment options and self-care
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions and diseases
- Obtaining medical history from patients and performing physical exams
- Ordering and interpreting x-rays, lab tests, and ECGs
- Prescribing medications and physical therapy
- Performing prenatal care and family planning

What types of Nurse Practitioners are there?
Nurse practitioners can be family nurse practitioners, adult nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, neonatal nurse practitioners, women's health nurse practitioners or acute care nurse practitioners.

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